Where does cellulite come from and appear as a flaw in appearance?

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Do you use expensive cosmetics, visit the best SPA salons, go for massages and fitness, but at the same time your skin, hair and figure still leave much to be desired? Perhaps it’s a matter of hormones: their deficiency or excess leads to an imbalance in the functioning of all body systems. And this is immediately reflected in appearance and well-being.

Hormones are biologically active substances that are produced by internal secretion organs - endocrine glands. They affect the genetic apparatus and participate in the construction of cells, which means that the condition of the skin, hair and nails depends on them. As long as your hormones are okay, you look great. But the endocrine system is very sensitive, its work can be disrupted at any moment. Stress, excessive physical activity, chronic inflammatory processes, radiation exposure (including frequent visits to the solarium), unbalanced diet, various tumors, alcohol abuse - all this can lead to hormonal imbalance. As soon as this happens, anything can happen to you: wrinkles will appear, hair will begin to fall out, weight will increase, or cellulite will clearly appear on the thighs. What to do? Treat with hormones.

Yes, of course, each of us has heard about the side effects of such therapy: after it, many women began to have serious problems - weight gain, osteoporosis (bone fragility) and decreased immunity. This, indeed, has happened before due to the fact that doctors, wanting to achieve a quick effect, prescribed too high doses of hormones. But, fortunately, this time has passed. Today, the main principle of such treatment is to avoid overdoses. If you take hormones under medical supervision in compliance with all the rules (exact choice of drug and method of use, optimal combination of hormones, balanced diet, regular laboratory tests), you will not face any side effects.

Covered with wrinkles

It would seem that you are some 20-something years old - a blossoming age, and suddenly you are “covered” by premature aging: the skin on your neck, arms and body began to fade, pigment spots and small vertical wrinkles appeared near the lips. Most likely, these unpleasant changes were caused by a lack of the female sex hormone estrogen. However, he is not the only one who influences our appearance. For example, if your cheeks suddenly become sunken, most likely the body lacks other hormones - insulin and hydrocortisone. A sagging oval face, weakening of the muscles of the inner thighs and the transformation of the skin on the legs into “parchment” are all signs of somatotropin (growth hormone) deficiency.

If you find at least one of these symptoms, immediately go to an endocrinologist. A blood test from a vein will show which biologically active substances you need, after which a specialist will prescribe hormonal therapy: if the disorders are minor, you will take pills, serious problems require injections. The doctor determines the duration of treatment individually - on average it lasts from 2-3 months to 1-2 years. Do not doubt that after proper therapy, the facial muscles will return to their former tone and the skin will be smoothed out. And most importantly, unlike a surgical lift, the effect will be achieved without surgical scars and stitches and will not disappear after a couple of years. Of course, provided that you follow all medical recommendations.

With the help of hormone therapy, you can not only slow down the aging of the skin, but also eliminate its dryness and increased sensitivity to sunlight. Doctors advise to simultaneously compensate for the deficiency of vitamins A, B2, PP, B5, B6, C and microelements (selenium, manganese, copper, zinc, iron).

Stages of cellulite development:

Stage 1 - slight swelling and swelling. The skin at this stage is still even and smooth, but cuts and bruises take longer to heal. The body is already beginning to slow down venous blood flow and lymph circulation, the process of fluid retention in the subcutaneous tissue, and waste products gradually accumulate in the intercellular fluid.

Physiologists classify cellulite as a secondary sexual characteristic. The initial stage, according to most scientists, is not a pathology, but an exclusively normal physiological feature of the female body.

Stage 2 - swelling increases. A slight lumpiness appears, noticeable when the muscles are tense. The venous system can no longer cope with the amount of fluid that needs to be removed from the body.

In this regard, the pressure inside the tissue increases. Fluid accumulates and compresses the veins, further impairing blood flow. Fat deposits become dense due to the fact that swelling has increased and the tissue has become tense.

3rd stage - - when the skin is pulled into a fold, a pronounced “orange peel” is clearly visible. The fluid is already beginning to compress the arteries. Connective tissue develops in the form of a mesh, similar to a honeycomb.

The superficial veins of the legs do not cope with their work, the walls of the vessels weaken and their permeability increases. Blood and lymph enter the tissues. Seals from fat cells appear. Permanent bruises appear on the skin.

Stage 4 - cellulite is clearly visible, the tuberosity is clearly expressed in a relaxed state of the muscles. The growth of connective tissue continues.

Due to insufficient blood supply to cellulite areas, the skin is cold and has a bluish tint. Pinching or pressing the skin causes pain. This is the stage of large nodes.

There is no consensus on where normal cellulite ends and pathological cellulite begins. Probably the most correct opinion is that the first three stages can be called a cosmetic defect, and the fourth is already a pathology.

CELLULITE AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL

Cellulite is a pathology of adipocyte fat cells with subsequent changes in adipose tissue.

Cellulite begins with an imbalance between fat synthesis in the fat cell and its breakdown. Unlike obesity, with cellulite, fat accumulates unevenly in cells.

At the same time, the growth and compaction of connective tissue partitions occurs, which no longer delimit, but simply squeeze the lobules of adipose tissue.

Some of these enlarged fat lobules protrude into the skin, resulting in an “orange peel” appearance.

Clinically pronounced cellulite is always accompanied by impaired microcirculation, resulting in fluid retention in the cellulite area.

Gained extra weight

Diets, jogging, exercise – are you trying your best, but nothing helps? You are “growing” by leaps and bounds. Apparently, a hormonal imbalance is to blame: two antagonists in the body, insulin and glucagon, cannot agree. The first increases the level of glucose in the blood, and the second, on the contrary, lowers it. The predominance of insulin, accordingly, leads to excess weight gain, and glucagon – to exhaustion. Only an endocrinologist can help reconcile two opponents. Without his help, you won’t even lose an ounce of weight without even leaving the gym. However, this does not mean that a course of hormonal therapy, like a wave of a magic wand, will turn you into an inch in a couple of weeks. Proper treatment, according to experts, will relieve from 4 to 6 kg in 1-4 months. But to lose twenty kilograms, measures must be more stringent. You will not only have to take pills, but also give up coffee, soda water, sugar, starchy and dairy products and exercise at least 3 times a week.

To speed up the process of losing weight and consolidate the results, you should avoid stressful situations, alternate work with rest, make full and regular use of your vacation, and do not skip meals.

Set of procedures

Effective home remedies for external influence (massage) with the addition of:

Essential oils (lemon, grapefruit, orange...);
Coffee with sea salt, coffee with honey and pollen;
Brushes, mittens, vacuum jars (with caution for spider veins).

Actively removes fluid, increases blood circulation - sauna and steam bath, Charcot shower, contrast shower with hot and cold water.

Compressive clothing often leads to lumpy skin, as fat cells are compressed and blood circulation is impaired. Therefore, you should avoid tight trousers, tight belts, corsets, elastic bands, and tight underwear.

Without a complex of internal effects, these procedures have only a temporary effect and do not combat the cause of cellulite.

The most difficult thing is to find time and engage in internal healing, without which the effect will not be permanent. But any woman, by devoting just a couple of hours a day for herself, can change her whole life and her sense of beauty for the better.

For influence from the inside:

A diet enriched with plenty of vegetables and fruits (with plenty of fibre). Eating before 19:00, before going to bed it is better to drink a glass of low-fat kefir to reduce night hunger;
Sleep at least 8 hours a day. It is better if the bed is comfortable. The mattress must be orthopedic (not compressing the body during sleep). It is better to sleep in a light shirt or loose pajamas without underwear, which will compress and disrupt blood circulation in the body during sleep.
Water (at least 2500 ml per day);
Cardiac exercises (biking, running, jumping, skipping rope, dancing...). All loads that do not pump up muscles, but increase the heart rate and rapidly burn fat;
Some dairy products have an effect on the formation of cellulite;
Reducing the consumption of salt and salt-containing products (cheeses, canned food, salted fish and smoked meat...) can quickly solve the issue of removing water from the body.

A complex of all procedures will help you quickly get rid of cellulite from the first stages to deep neglect and will no less effectively cope with the internal preconditions for its occurrence, eliminating this problem for a long time.

Thanks to water and physical activity, the lymphatic system will quickly rid the body of harmful substances and excess fluid in fatty tissues.

Nutrition will enrich cells with useful substances, making the skin healthy, normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, which will help normalize metabolism, which affects weight.

A massage is only once or twice a week, and a weekly visit to a bathhouse or sauna will quickly restore blood circulation and oxygen supply to problem areas, and the skin will take on a healthy appearance. The elasticity of blood vessels will increase. Cellulite on the legs (hips), buttocks and stomach will disappear!

Turned into an orange

The reign of insulin in the body does not always lead to total weight gain; sometimes this hormone decides not to attack your entire body, but stops at the most “tasty” places - the hips. There he begins to intensively store fat. This is how cellulite appears. To get rid of the “orange peel”, you will have to go on a special diet that reduces insulin secretion: more fruits and vegetables (just don’t mix them with other foods), less non-vegetable carbohydrates (sweets and other sweets) and cereals (the main taboo is on dough products). Also, give up stimulating drinks - tea, coffee, alcohol - they increase the amount of insulin. But keep in mind that proper nutrition alone is not enough in your case. Diet is only a preparatory stage for hormonal therapy. Most likely, the doctor will prescribe androgens, which will help strengthen the thigh muscles, and somatotropin. The latter will return water to the “orange peel”, turning it into a pouring apple. After a couple of months of treatment, the hips will slowly begin to get rid of accumulated fat.

The result will be more impressive if, simultaneously with hormones, you take vitamins C (prevents the formation of excess weight), PP (promotes the breakdown of fats) and chromium (this microelement reduces cholesterol levels in the blood). Physical exercise is, of course, welcome.

Why does cellulite appear?

As you know, “orange peel” is officially recognized as a disease that is increasingly spreading among young women. Of course, such a disease is not accompanied by the usual symptoms (weakness, fatigue, fever, etc.). Moreover, cellulite never causes physical pain. However, it brings considerable mental anxiety to the fair sex. That is why it is extremely important to know what the causes of cellulite are.

According to experts, lumpy skin appears in a person only if his body is unbalanced. In other words:

Cellulite is a consequence of an unhealthy lifestyle.

Orange peel , which is primarily found on the thighs, buttocks and abdomen, is affected subcutaneous fat formed due to a number of physiological factors. Thus, metabolism in the skin tissues is disrupted, resulting in a disruption in blood circulation. As a result, subcutaneous fats are poorly washed by lymph, which leads to the accumulation of large amounts of toxins. It is this fact that causes the formation of small nodules, which then do not disappear.

Cellulite in men

Until recently, it was believed that “orange peel” was a purely female problem. After all, the connective tissues of the fair sex are much weaker and more pliable than those of men. In addition, the muscle fibers in girls are located in parallel, and the fat cells have a spherical shape. It is for this reason that they are easily and simply pressed to the top, which creates a crust similar to the peel of a citrus fruit.

However, not so long ago, scientists discovered this skin defect in the stronger sex. Experts associate the appearance of cellulite in some men with an excess of female hormones in their bodies, which have a detrimental effect on subcutaneous fats. Although it is worth noting that the stronger sex is still not at risk of developing a pronounced “orange peel”.

Cellulite in thin women

Currently, there are several myths about the appearance of cellulite on the skin.

▒░Myth No. 1 – cellulite appears only as a result of the accumulation of excess fat mass.

In order to make sure that this is not true, you just need to engage in active sports, where your weight will quickly go away, but the subcutaneous tubercles will remain. It is worth noting that during exercise, only those fat deposits that are deeper than the subcutaneous ones disappear.

▒░Myth No. 2 – cellulite appears due to fluid retention in the body .

Indeed, by getting rid of excess moisture, you can visually reduce the lumpy body, but overall this will not solve the problem.

▒░Myth No. 3 – cellulite appears only in those representatives of the fair sex who have curvy figures .

It is worth noting that there are quite a lot of overweight women who have even and smooth skin. And no less you can find thin girls who have pronounced cellulite. That is why you should not reassure yourself that if you lose a lot of excess weight and acquire the body of a model, you will get rid of the “orange peel” once and for all.

Of course, excess fat mass contributes to the appearance of cellulite, but this is far from the main reason for its formation.

Overcome by insomnia

Everything is fine at work, you are not particularly busy, you were recently on vacation, but you still feel completely overwhelmed, you sleep poorly and have practically no dreams. It's possible that hormones are to blame for your exhausted state. If this is the case, don’t even think about taking sleeping pills: it only “switches off” the person, but does not in any way affect the quality of sleep. Melatonin, one of the derivatives of serotonin, will help you regain vigor of body and spirit. This hormone of the pineal gland, located in the brain, is one of the control elements in regulating the biological rhythms of the body. With the right dosage, it speeds up falling asleep and, most importantly, gives complete rest.

Hormone therapy can help not only people suffering from insomnia, but also snorers. The fact is that roaring during sleep occurs due to obstruction of the respiratory tract. The swelling that forms there as a result of a lack of thyroid hormones prevents air from silently entering and exiting the lungs. Proper treatment will eliminate the “obstacle”, and snoring will disappear with it.

What are you missing?

Hair problems - somatotropin deficiency (volume loss), thyroid hormone deficiency (patchy hair loss).
Pigment spots, aging skin, wrinkles on the lips - lack of estrogen.
Sunken cheeks – deficiency of insulin and hydrocortisone.
Sagging oval face, weakening muscles of the inner thighs, “parchment” skin on the legs – lack of somatotropin.
Cellulite – excess insulin.
Excess weight, exhaustion – imbalance of insulin and glucagon.
Insomnia – lack of melatonin. Expert opinion

Elena Dmitrieva, trichologist:

– Very often, hormonal imbalance affects the condition of the hair. For example, a deficiency of somatotropin leads to the fact that curls lose volume and stop curling. And a lack of thyroid hormones and iron can result in diffuse (focal) hair loss. As for baldness, its cause is most often a lack of a whole series of active substances. In this case, patients are prescribed complex injection hormone therapy. Wearing a wig during this treatment is strongly discouraged as it slows down the blood flow to the hair follicles, which interferes with the effects of hormones.

Hypothyroidism and cellulite

And it's most likely a matter of hormones. It is their excess or deficiency that disrupts the normal rhythm of the entire body. And this affects not only your well-being, but also your appearance. Hormones in the body are produced by internal secretion organs - the glands of the endocrine system. They are the ones who can influence the genetic apparatus and take part in the construction of cells, so what our skin, nails and hair look like depends on them.

The thyroid gland, recognized as a beauty queen, is one of the most fragile organs of the endocrine system. It is very sensitive to stress, excessive physical activity, poor quality nutrition, adverse environmental influences, and reacts especially sharply to increased background radiation, various inflammatory processes, and iodine deficiency. Therefore, the thyroid gland and cellulite have a direct relationship. Excessive growth of fat cells due to hypothyroidism is not uncommon. After all, with hypothyroidism, all metabolic processes slow down, including fat metabolism. And the result is cellulite. And what should you do in this case? Treatment with hormones? But this is not a solution either, because hormone replacement therapy has its contraindications. White cinquefoil helps get rid of hypothyroidism, and as a result, cellulite.